Billionaire Chris Kirubi offers to support vulnerable families during fight against COVID-19

- Kirubi said it was time for Kenyans to help one another in the fight against the global pandemic

- The billionaire established a donation centre at his Two Rivers Mall where shoppers and other donors could make contributions

- The tycoon targeted to provide foodstuffs and water services to Githogoro slum in Nairobi and parts of Kilifi county

- Kenyans have been calling on business moguls to help vulnerable families in the fight against the pandemic

In the wake of lingering questions and concerns over the silence of Kenya's billionaires since the outbreak of coronavirus, renowned businessman Chris Kirubi has come out to assure the country of a helping hand.

The Centum Group boss said it was time for Kenyans to stand together and support each other in every way possible to defeat the pandemic which has so far infected 296 people and claimed 14 lives in the country.

In a message of compassionate he shared on his Twitter handle on Tuesday, April 21, Kirubi said he would stand with vulnerable families to ensure they got food and water services during the pandemic period.

"We face a common enemy that we can only win against by supporting each other. As part of resource mobilisation towards containing spread and impact of COVID19, we are standing with vulnerable families. We are focusing on food and water provision in Githogoro area and Kilifi county," said Kirubi.

He set up a donation centre at Two Rivers Mall for shoppers and members of the public willing to support the initiative to give their contribution.

Kirubi also targeted to set up another centre at Githogoro area in Nairobi to mobilise resources that would help locals overcome challenges that have come with the advent of coronavirus.

Centum Group CEO James NMworia said the initiative was aimed at ensuring many people stayed at home without being worried about basic needs such as food and water.

"The wider implication is to help families stay at home during this period so that we can come over this COVID-19 phase and get back to work," said Mworia.

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